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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 603.06 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 603.06 and 210 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 603.06 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/603.06 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 603.06 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 126,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,642.60/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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